Nathan Fillion teases Green Lantern's rivalry with Superman: 'Guy would jump at the chance to go head-to-head'
Nathan Fillion
, gave fans a glimpse into what they can expect when the Man of Steel returns to the big screen this weekend. In his role as Guy Gardner, a member of the Green Lantern Corps, Fillion is embracing the chaos, the comedy, and the complex dynamics that come with being a reluctant teammate to the world's most iconic superhero.
Stepping into Gardner's boots was quite personal to the star, who said in a statement to ETimes, 'Superman's iconic, the best, the top, the most invulnerable, the most powerful, uncorruptible. If everything's going terribly wrong, you think, 'If only Superman were here.''
But Superman isn't just retelling a familiar origin story. Gunn's bold new vision catapults audiences straight into a world where the hero already exists, and where aliens, robots, and interdimensional monsters are just part of daily life.
'What really jumped off the page for me is that we're already in a world that knows about Superman. It's not our world, it's his. The comic book world. That's very fresh and very different," Fillion said.
As for his own character, Fillion doesn't shy away from describing Guy Gardner as a man of "extremes" and flaws. 'You don't have to be good to wield a Green Lantern ring, you just have to have the will. And will is something Guy Gardner has in spades,' he explained.
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'He's got that switch in his brain that's been flipped. He lacks the filter that says maybe don't say that part out loud. And as an actor, there's something very freeing about playing that kind of guy — about being a jerk.
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Fillion also hinted at a not-so-friendly dynamic between his character and Superman, played by
David Corenswet
. 'Guy thinks very highly of himself. He's ego-driven. So for everyone to think Superman is the best? That would make Guy rather resentful,' he admitted.
'I think Guy would jump at the chance to go head-to-head, toe-to-toe, cape-to-ring, so to speak, with Big Blue. Green vs. Blue.'
While fans can expect super-powered clashes and cosmic stakes, Fillion promises that Gunn's signature emotional core won't be lost in the spectacle. 'Just think of everything James has done with all the projects he's touched — the warmth, the humanity, the relatable music, and now he's doing it with Superman.
You're in for a treat.'
Superman follows a young Clark Kent as he navigates his dual identity, balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing. The film promises a fresh take on the beloved superhero, blending classic comic book sensibilities with the heart and humour Gunn is known for.
The ensemble cast comprises of David Corenswet as Clark Kent aka Superman,
Rachel Brosnahan
as Lois Lane,
Nicholas Hoult
as Lex Luthor, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho, Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, María Gabriela de Faría as The Engineer and Sara Sampaio as Eve Teschmacher.
The film that has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes, releases in cinemas on Friday, July 11, 2025.
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